Definition of Symphony in English :

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Symphony meaning in English

Meaning of Symphony in English

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Symphony pronunciation in English

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Symphony

see synonyms of symphony

Noun

1. symphonic music, symphony

a long and complex sonata for symphony orchestra

2. philharmonic, symphony, symphony orchestra

a large orchestra; can perform symphonies

Example Sentences:
'we heard the Vienna symphony'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Symphony

see synonyms of symphony
noun plural -nies
1. 
an extended large-scale orchestral composition, usually with several movements, at least one of which is in sonata form. The classical form of the symphony was fixed by Haydn and Mozart, but the innovations of subsequent composers have freed it entirely from classical constraints. It continues to be a vehicle for serious, large-scale orchestral music
2. 
a piece of instrumental music in up to three very short movements, used as an overture to or interlude in a baroque opera
3. 
any purely orchestral movement in a vocal work, such as a cantata or oratorio
4.  short for symphony orchestra
5. (in musical theory, esp of classical Greece)
a.  another word for consonance (sense 3), Compare diaphony (sense 2)
b. 
the interval of unison
6. 
anything distinguished by a harmonious composition
the picture was a symphony of green
7. archaic
harmony in general; concord

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Symphony

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nounWord forms: plural ˈsymphonies
1. 
harmony of sounds, esp. of instruments
2. 
harmony of any kind, esp. of color
3. 
anything, as a picture, characterized by harmonious composition
4.  Music
a. 
an extended composition for full orchestra, usually having several movements
b. 
an instrumental passage in a composition that is largely vocal or choral
c. 
symphony orchestra
d.  Informal
a concert by a symphony orchestra

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Symphony

see synonyms of symphony
n. pl. sym·pho·nies
1. Music
a. An extended piece in three or more movements for symphony orchestra.
b. An instrumental passage in a vocal or choral composition.
c. An instrumental overture or interlude, as in early opera.
2. Music
a. A symphony orchestra.
b. An orchestral concert.
3. Harmony, especially of sound or color.
4. Something characterized by a harmonious combination of elements.

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